As S&S Worldwide nears the end of its fiscal year, executives are proud to have contributed more than $83,000 to deserving charities in 2014.

""Philanthropy has been a trademark of this company since day one. It is core to our vision and values," said S&S Co-President Adam Schwartz. "We're happy to be in the position to direct our giving to areas that help people live better lives, one person and one community at a time."

S&S Worldwide makes annual contributions to more than 100 non-profit charities on the local, state, national and international level. Organizations include the Wadsworth Museum (monthly arts & craft supplies), St. Jude Children's Hospital, Middlesex Hospital Hospice, Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, Camp Better Days for children who lost parents on 9/11, National MS Society, Wounded Warrior Project, Children of Fallen Patriots, Plan USA which supports Haitian schools and Nothing But Nets that provides malaria nets for Africa, among others.

"Being dedicated to the communities we serve means giving back. That's not only our corporate responsibility, it reflects our philosophy and culture of helping others," said S&S Co-President Hy Schwartz. "We'd like to give a big shout out to our associates who, through their hard work, make this level of giving possible."

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The S&S® Worldwide family, with over 100 years of experience, continues to delight customers by delivering fun, hands-on learning products for the young and the young at heart. The company provides arts and crafts, games and activities, sporting goods and therapy products to recreation, health care and education professionals.